Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has shared a stark warning about the future of farming in Britain after revealing the devastating impact of back-to-back difficult years.
The young farmer, who shot to fame on the hit Prime Video series alongside Jeremy Clarkson, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning (September 10). During the live ITV broadcast, he opened up to presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls about the crisis facing the agricultural industry.
Kaleb explained that while farming has always been a challenging profession, conditions over the last two years have pushed many to breaking point.
“Farming on a yearly basis is getting harder and harder,” he admitted. “Farmers have had two bad years. Last year, we had a bad year because of too much rain, and this year not enough rain. That’s two bad years on the run, and I don’t believe many farmers are going to survive that. We can survive one bad year, but two bad years on the run is hard work.”
The 26-year-old father of three has long been vocal about the obstacles facing British farmers, using his platform on Clarkson’s Farm and in interviews to shed light on rising costs, unpredictable weather, and changing government policies. His comments on ITV reflect a growing concern across the industry that smaller family farms may not be able to withstand the mounting pressures.
Fans of the show will know that Kaleb has been one of the most outspoken voices on rural issues since first appearing on the documentary series in 2021. His no-nonsense attitude and candid perspective on farming have won him praise from viewers and helped bring wider attention to the challenges of agricultural life.
With his latest warning, Kaleb is once again urging the public and policymakers to take notice of just how fragile the farming sector has become. His words serve as a sobering reminder that the country’s food supply chain is heavily dependent on farmers’ ability to survive such increasingly unpredictable conditions.
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